OMG QUICK go read the comments on this GoFundMe site:

[JaneyVee]

http://www.gofundme.com/helpsheriffmack

Its for a sheriff who opposed ACA and had a heart attack. Most of the comments and donations are from Liberals.

Scroll down then click 'load more' for all comments.

[Takket]

2. wow...

so the guy chose not to have insurance, now he wants society to pay his medical bills. all while denouncing the ACA.

No sympathy from me. people like him are the reason thousands if not million died without access to healthcare before Obama gave us the ACA.

[sabrina 1]

59. In a civilized society no one should find themselves without HC. He, most likely, opposes a National

HC system. And because we don't have one, he is turning to the public for help.

THAT is exactly the way Republicans WANT it to be. When you ask a Republican how people who are sick should get help if they cannot afford Private Insurance, they will tell you that 'Charity will take care of it'.

Maybe he will understand now why Liberals have always supported a National HC system, or maybe he will view this as confirmation that we do not.

[mnhtnbb]

3. OMG, is he getting an earful! I have to laugh.

Nothing changes the minds of these teabaggers faster than finding themselves in need of help.

[BlueCaliDem]

53. Yeah, but the sad thing is, it's changed back when they're no longer in need.

The hypocrisy gene has to be strong in RWers - too strong for them to actually have a change of heart for the greater good...

[libdem4life]

4. Right as Rain. Liberals donate...Conservatives conserve their money and say, "Sucks to be him."

[City Lights]

5. He may be getting an earful, but he's also

getting the money he needs. $21,206 from 471 donors. My guess is he's not even reading the comments.

[jtuck004]

26. "...he's not even reading the comments" > But the rest of the Internet is. lol. n/t

[City Lights]

34. True, but the whole point of his fund raiser is to raise funds.

And it's working out quite well for him. I highly doubt he'll change his mind on the ACA, which is unfortunate.

[jtuck004]

47. If one thinks they are going to change these people's minds, they are dreaming. It's not and

is never going to happen. Once in a while it happens, but it is a lot more rare than people think. Certainly not going to be from a bunch of strangers who someone doesn't respect.

Change happens when people open their minds to a TRUSTED source, something that causes a tremendous amount of angst among people who seem to think that they should be listened to. Pretty common, especially when people try to pretend they are more concerned about others, can't even be honest that it is their own ego they are trying to satisfy.

[Coventina]

6. Those comments are amazing.

K&R

[valerief]

38. I agree. I'd like to make a comment without making a donation.

His type angers me soooooo much. I have an asshole brother like him.

[DonViejo]

7. The story...

Uninsured Ex-Sheriff Who Fought O-care Struggles To Pay Medical Bills
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026286991

[HappyMe]

9. Oy! So he's an oath keeper

Clive Bundy asshat.

I wouldn't give him a dime.

[malaise]

21. Well I wouldnt give him a Jamaican

dime so I'm even meaner

[valerief]

39. Bwah! I'm with you!

[malaise]

40. Hi there

[valerief]

42. Loved your post with the Hubble pics.

[rjsquirrel]

58. Agree

F**k him.

He and his ilk are perfectly happy to see the poor die in the streets with no health care. Hypocrisy must come at a cost.

[Takket]

8. wow reading through the comments

Mack is taking a BEATING. I'm sure a lot of the donations were made before people knew the truth about this dirtbag. Hopefully people see the comments and know the truth and will STOP. I wonder if those who already donated can pull out and get a refund?

[B Calm]

12. One gal donated money in his name to the Socialist Party, lol.

[SomethingFishy]

13. They don't want refunds...

They want the guy to wake up. Many of the comments say "I didn't plan on giving you anything but after reading all the liberal comments..."

This is exactly how you turn things around. Calling people on the right terrorists does nothing for anyone. Kind of like torture. You capture someone and torture them, you create more "enemies". You capture them and treat them humanely, then maybe they think twice before attacking you. America has turned into a shoot first nation. It's time to stop shooting and start figuring out how to change peoples minds.

[Doctor_J]

45. no, giving this piece of shit money will do nothing to "turn things around"

What might is if he and his wife die broke and make deathbed conversions.

[Marr]

57. I have to agree-- nothing turns people like that around.

Even being in need themselves. They'll simply accept the help, then rationalize why they deserved help and others do not. People-- especially stupid, greedy people-- have an incredible capacity for reconciling lots of conflicting ideas.

[SomethingFishy]

62. You may be right. You may not. However, I'm not going to tell the guy to fuck off and die.

To me that is exactly what a Republican would do.

[B Calm]

10. They are ripping this conservative mooch a new asshole, lol!

[pugetres]

11. The irony is...

If he gone to the exchange and purchased an insurance policy, the money that has been donated would have been enough to cover his max out of pocket for the year.

[calimary]

50. Welcome to DU, pugetres!

Glad you're here! It is ironic, indeed. He could already have some of the help he needs without going to a beg-a-thon on the internet. All he'd have to do is sign up for help with the ACA.

[Takket]

14. another site...

Here is another pile of shit teabagger site that could use some comments by people with brains...

http://www.conservativereason.org/sheriff-mack-the-aca-and-decency/

[phantom power]

19. As I suspected, they just see this as proof they were right

They'll take liberal money and continue to give liberals the finger.

[Downwinder]

15. CROOKSANDLIARS has a good take.

http://crooksandliars.com/2015/02/sheriff-who-fought-nullify-aca-raising

[Ms. Toad]

16. He appears to have turned off the commenting function.

I was having a good time reading them, and then they vanished.

[pnwmom]

22. Yes -- I noticed that, too! So no one can point out his hypocrisy now unless they're willing to pay.

[Ms. Toad]

29. Quite a few folks seem to be willing to pay...

Unfortunately.

[ALBliberal]

17. Looks like they took down the comments section but the donor section is great reading

[superpatriotman]

18. This sort will not learn anything

but to take, take, take. Another cradle-to-grave taker dependent on the public trough.

[Tanuki]

46. This guy filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2005 and didn't learn from that experience.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/States-rights-fan-taking-on-Smith-2683785.php

After this federal government program enabled him to walk away from his debts and make a fresh start, he could have embraced a life of fiscal responsibility and wise choices. Instead, he squandered what he made on his vanity senatorial and congressional campaigns and grandstanding at Cliven Bundy's ranch. He is so dishonest as to claim on his website that he did not have health insurance because he "is self employed." Everyone knows that the self-employed can obtain insurance under the ACA. He made a conscious choice to reject available coverage for himself and his wife, which is pretty stupid for someone over 60. He let his ideology override common sense, and now he wants another bail-out. I think he will gladly take what liberals or anyone else choose to donate, but I don't have high hopes on any of this changing his hateful opinions.

[kelliekat44]

55. He sounds like a real moocher who knows how to play the system while looking like he is self-

sufficient. Now he is tragically ill and is still playing the system. Sorry about his illness but no more sorry about him than about the millions denied health care by the states that would not expand Medicare.

[Fred Sanders]

20. The last picture has him with the Fox favorite black Tea Party sheriff.

[Liberal_in_LA]

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PHOENIX, AZ MEDICAL

Created on January 23, 2015
Jimmy Mack
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We, as local friends, are so grateful for each person stepping forward to participate in fundraising for Sheriff Mack. Many are asking how he is doing, so we thought you would like to hear a word directly from him. Then we would like to hear from you about ways to arrange additional fundraising activities offline or with any suggestions for this project. Please send an e-mail through the icon by Jimmy’s photo, or call 480-247-1124. Thank you! Here’s Sheriff Mack:

A word from Sheriff Mack:
My wife and I are touched with every word of encouragement and donation. Thank you! I am mostly at home and resting a lot, thankful to have a second chance at life. There are up’s and down’s day to day. Overall, I’m a long way from being back to my normal state of health, but I am happy that this week I saw a doctor who offers hope of his guiding me in that direction. Since it appears that recovery will take a good deal of time with associated expenses, I struggle to not feel stress – both the stress of thinking about huge hospital and other medical bills as well as regular living expenses while I am unable to work -- and also the stress of not being able to accomplish what I am so passionate about doing for others. It is difficult and humbling to say that we need your help, but we do. Please keep us in your prayers and stay with us for the duration of this fight.

ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN
I am the son of Sheriff Richard Mack. Some of his friends came to me wanting to help my dad by posting the following news description that they wrote:

Every day law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the rest of us, in their line of duty. Richard did that for 10 years as a police officer and for 8 years as an elected sheriff, and he hasn’t stopped since, working in various ways to serve and protect fellow citizens. He fought in and won a landmark court case which has become the basis of legislation with provisions for additional protection. He has diligently been dedicated to educating individuals in the public about their rights. He has developed training for sheriffs, urging them to be courageous in protecting and defending the rights of local people and to be peace keeping officers. Often using his own personal resources to make trips, Sheriff Richard Mack has been traveling extensively, responding to those who request his assistance -- but now he needs ours.


A little over a week ago the heart with which he has given so much to others gave way on him and resulted in a cardiac medical emergency that is ongoing. This is happening only weeks after his wife was hospitalized for a very serious health issue. Their modest personal resources alone aren’t sufficient to carry them through these crises. With the family's permission, we (local friends) are dispensing this call for help, to ask for your financial contributions. We are confident that you will want to be a part of the recovery process, to put a stop to Sheriff Mack's challenges......


and help him bounce back to great health and work!


Richard now needs some very special medical attention. We don’t know how much money will be required for him to recuperate and rehabilitate or when he will be able to work again, so the amount of the goal is just an estimate for the first step and may need to be adjusted as time goes on.

He is not happy, of course, that he needs to be quiet and rest and that he is not able to work according to his values. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know him personally can attest to his humility, integrity, courage, servant spirit, and passion about people being free. We can see that he is driven by his love of God, his beautiful wife of 40 years, their 5 children and 12 grandchildren, and his love of and compassion for humanity.



Thank you so much for helping as you are able and for sharing this need with all your friends on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Please click on the "poster" icon at the bottom of this page to print nice fliers and distribute them or maybe post on bulletin boards at your work, church, and local stores. Monies will go into the Richard Mack account at Wells Fargo Bank. Please send an e-mail if you want more information. Let's work together to send him a message:

Come on, Sheriff Mack, we are not kidding around...



We want you totally well and back to work, like this...
and this... You're an American Hero! We're behind you and staying with you to see you through to great health, for as long as it takes!

495 DONATIONS
5 MINS AGO
$25
Anonymous
5 MINS AGO
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Kevin Cox
Please accept this donation from a concerned secular homosexual. I don't appreciate your politics, and admit a fleeting moment of delight when I read the headlines about the irony of your situation. But still, you are a human being in need and I have done well for myself and luckily can afford full medical coverage and still have money left over to help others. I truly hope this helps in your time of need. Best wishes for good health for your wife and yourself.
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Mark Blei
I'm a U,S citizen , I lost my job of 10 years in October, so this money is coming out of my unemployment. But I'm doing for you, right now, wgat you would never have done for me, because unlike you, I'm able to empathize with people before i'm directly faced with their problems. Conservatives don't believe that anything should ever be done to help anybody struggling with something until they or their family are faced with an injustice. Then, and only then it becomes an issue, heck when it becomes their problem then it's a civil rights issue . No one should have to face poverty to get healthcare . Healthcare is a human right . I hope your republican friends are standing by you right now . I genuinely hope that your health improves and that you reconsider getting health coverage . If this was me in your position , there would be no outpouring of support, I'd have to rely on what my government made available for me, so would 99% of other Americans. I hope you reconsider your position on affordable healthcare
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Craig Hardegree
I'm adding $5 more to go with the $100 which I just sent to you, so I can finish my comment. Apparently, my loquacious verboseness exceeded the allowable number of characters for this site. So, I continue: " Think about how liberals would open the windows of Heaven if you publicly recanted all the ugliness towards President Obama and cut a public service announcement showing you signing up for a policy which a person in your situation can buy ONLY because of President Obama. Liberals gave over $350,000 in donations to James Robertson who was having to walk to work. Some conservatives probably contributed as well, but can you see a person who hates President Obama on such a visceral level, donating to a black man in Detroit? Yeah, I can’t either. This donation represents the amount I saved on my premiums this month, thanks directly to President Obama.

[procon]

24. Stop donating! His spokesman is bragging about the money coming from liberals.

They haven't changed one iota, and they're still haters. The latest statement isn't posted on his Gofundme page, but on Conservative Reason, a rightwing website that the liberals who are generously giving him money, aren't likely to visit and learn how this thankless, unappreciative "taker" really is.

If anyone else feels compelled to donate, please pick another group or cause that actually cares about helping people in need, and just notify this ungrateful bastard that you did so in his name. He's not going to change, he's just blowing off all the liberals who tried to help him and wrote heartfelt comments. There's no point in trying to shame a man without a conscience into developing some little compassion for others in need of healthcare because this is still their mindset: "If Sheriff Mack can do fine without insurance, you can, too."

http://www.conservativereason.org/sheriff-mack-the-aca-and-decency/

[BlancheSplanchnik]

28. sigh....

We're too nice.

We need to learn there's no changing people who don't want to change.

[lobodons]

25. Pre exisitng condition

Ironic that now he will have a pre existing condition and WITH ACA he can get covered. But if he gets his wish and it is repealed by SCOTUS then he will be dependent on bleeding heart liberals and or the the GOP favored Emergency Room for his future health care needs.

[Omaha Steve]

27. Did his state expand Medicaid???

[dmr]

32. I don't think so. n/t

[dhol82]

30. How do you get to be

a self-employed sheriff?

Or is this just something endemic to Arizona?

[valerief]

41. He must have been Zimmermanned. nt

[dmr]

31. He's the one that wanted "Women in front" in case of a shootout

with the Feds at the Bundy ranch.

What a guy.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5154606

The donation comments are truly inspiring. I'm not so sure his hateful heart could begin to understand, let alone appreciate the compassion given to him and his family.

Thanks for posting this because as I said above, the comments are inspiring.

[MFrohike]

33. Funniest comment I read

$5
Barak HUSSEIN Obama
9 hours ago
...unfortunately GoFundMe won't allow me to donate "Boot-Straps", so instead here is 5 bucks! Hopefully you and your wif have a speedy recovery. #ABG

Despite the spelling, the wit just shines through.

[Vinca]

35. I have to say that those who are donating are much better people than me.

While I'm not happy for this fool's misfortune, he chose his lot in life. He should be selling everything he owns in preparation for the bankruptcy he would will on anyone else in a similar situation. Maybe Cliven will sell a couple of head of cattle to help him out . . . not.

[calimary]

60. I have to say that, too. MUCH better people than I could ever be.

But then again, that's the true message of Christ, isn't it? That "turn the other cheek" stuff, that "love thine enemy" stuff. I can only hope that I could measure up like that someday, too.

It's comforting to read the comments. For one thing, it'll show you you're NOT alone. You CAN see comments on the right-hand margin. It's inspiring. I'm saving the link to send to a friend of mine who's on disability and badmouths the President and what she derisively calls "Obamacare" every chance she gets.

[Vinca]

61. Is she aware of the GOP's latest effort to cut SS for people with disabilities?

The good old Ryan budget. Give to the 1%, take from the poor guy in a wheelchair living on $800 a month.

[Takket]

36. comments section gone

I just went here and the comment section is gone and they just posted an "update" thanking everyone for helping him. Those cowards can't even accept the comments that come with the donations to help.

[Iris]

65. yet, I'm sure they have no problem with faith - based organizations

Forcing hungry people to pray before a meal

[underpants]

37. From -- gay money

You are literally a piece of shit that does not deserve any grace whatsoever. Except from Christ. This is gay, liberal, obama loving money. If u had insurance you wouldn't need to suckle at my teat. Go fuck yourself, freeloader.

[ret5hd]

43. FOR THE WIN!!!

That's great!

[bravenak]

44. Brilliant!!!! Nt

[Bobbie Jo]

51. Perfect!

Love it!

[tblue37]

48. THIS one! (Right on top of the list of cooments.)

Please get insurance through the ACA. Begging for money is rediculous when you could have probably had (at little or no cost with tax credits) insurance on your own. We'll help bail you out once, but only once. If you haven't learned, shame on you. Sending positive thoughts to get well soon...And get insurance (which will cover your pre-existing conditions). Thanks, Obama.

[dflprincess]

49. I don't have a whole lot of hope this will wake the guy up

He's like the "prolife" protesters who one day show up in the clinic because their situation is so very different -- and a week later are back outside protesting and screaming at other patients.

One comment from a wingnut said that raising money this way is how medical bills should be paid - people can choose to donate rather than have the gubmint just take the money away from them.

I'm sure Mack will think the same way.

[randys1]

52. If he doesnt change his mind about ACA...I would love it for the media to interview him about why

It would further show that their position is based solely in hatred of Obama, to the point where they may be willing to die for that hatred.

He wasnt really willing to die for it though, was he, as he is now asking for the help he could have received but for some reason he opposed the help, I wonder why (I know why)

[upaloopa]

54. I gave money than asked if he now sees why

health ins is so important to people

[cap]

56. This whole thing doesn't make sense

This whole thing makes no sense. Typically, policemen and firefighters have very good insurance and disability due to the dangerous nature of their jobs. I can't believe that during his entire career as a sheriff that he didn't have health insurance provided by the government. What on earth was he planning to do if he got shot and ended up in intensive care?

He actually cancelled his existing policy provided by his local government because he was annoyed at the ACA? He didn't go to the insurance companies and self insure directly without using the state exchange? What's the story on his wife not carrying an insurance policy? He didn't try and hook up with one of those Christian health cost sharing groups where people send donations to each other? If he got shot in the line of duty and crippled what was the plan?


...
Okay so he worked 10 years as a police officer and then 8 years as an elected sheriff. So why didn't he work 2 more years in law enforcement and get the pension and retirement health care? Police officers often retire early, so why not do your time and collect your bennies, like lots of RWers?

Why run off and do all this advocacy? Unpaid or without benefits??? He's a big guy and I'm sure his chloresterol and BP were up, so his doctor was telling him a heart attack was in the cards....
So with these health conditions in the background, he decided to roll the dice? He was getting annual physicals in law enforcement, so he wasn't ignorant. Heart attacks rarely rise up out of nowhere.

If he's well connected enough to raise money and get elected office, why didn't his buds get him a job in law enforcement.

Something is weird.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026295750

[ALBliberal]

63. You bring up excellent points

I have been following this story closely even posting on my FB page rare for me I try to stay apolitical on FB but the hypocrisy was so clear on this I had to share it.
I'm with you. What kind of LEO ends up in this sad state financially? Doesn't add up. He's a swindler. Sure wish a reporter would do an expose on this guy. He is the perfect poster boy (unwittingly of course) for the ACA. This story would be great for promoting the ACA and maybe even be useful for campaigning. Sort of reminds me of Joe the Plumber in the man's dishonesty.

[Iris]

64. one guy donate $100 because this is the way these things "should work"

People should help each other, he says, not "depend on the government" (which is clearly made up of alien beings.)

These people see nothing wrong with getting your medical care paid for through coin donations to a jar placed at a cash register in a gas station. That's how it's done here in the state of Georgia. If it's good enough for poor Ansley who needs a kidney transplant, then, by golly, it's good enough for all of us!!!